Nursing

Faculty of Health Professions

Description: Working on the front lines of Canada's healthcare system, nurses make a difference in the quality of people's lives. The Nursing program will prepare you to respond with warmth and professionalism to the health and illness needs of people in a variety of healthcare settings: hospitals, homes, schools, businesses, clinics and communities. Our Nursing programs are interactive, hands-on and flexible.

Preference is given to residents of Nova Scotia.
Careers: Neonatal nurse
Home care nurse
Nurse practitioner
Educator
Website: Nursing
Program options: Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BScN)
Program Notes:
Preference is given to Nova Scotia residents
Accredited by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing
The BScN program is offered in both Halifax and Yarmouth, providing regional access for students
The BScN (Arctic Nursing) program is offered in collaboration with Nunavut Arctic College
Length of program: 4 years
Prerequisites: High School courses
Required:

    English
    Academic Math
    Biology
    Chemistry
    1 additional university preparatory course